Why Was I Born a Woman?

Why Was I Born a Woman?

Why Was I Born a Woman?

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Why Was I Born a Woman?

1970

2h 0m

8.1(17 votes)

Drama

Overview

A family gathers to celebrate Mother's Day, that day a woman discuss many problems about her woman condition; husband, children and grandchildren will hear she tired and overwhelmed silenced by submission and obedience. Analysis of the family and gender roles.

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20 members

Acting

Sara García

Doña Rosario

Sara García

Acting

Andrés Soler

Don Teodoro

Andrés Soler

Acting

Prudencia Grifell

Doña Rosa

Prudencia Grifell

Acting

José Gálvez

Pedro

José Gálvez

Acting

Ofelia Guilmáin

Carmela

Ofelia Guilmáin

Acting

Ana Martín

Santa

Ana Martín

Acting

Pilar Pellicer

Josefa

Pilar Pellicer

Acting

Gilberto Román

Francisco

No Image

Acting

Alma Muriel

Luisa

Alma Muriel

Acting

Michel Strauss

Armando

No Image

Acting

Víctor Junco

Tío Gastón

Víctor Junco

Acting

Magda Guzmán

Tía Ernestina

Magda Guzmán

Acting

Marta Yolanda González

Tía Tacha

Marta Yolanda González

Acting

Patricia Morán

Tía Doro

Patricia Morán

Acting

David Povall

Ignacio

David Povall

Acting

Gonzalo Vega

Hernán

Gonzalo Vega

Acting

Sara Guasch

Sara

Sara Guasch

Acting

Flor Procuna

La Novia

Flor Procuna

Acting

Jorge Patiño

José

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Directing

Rogelio A. González

Don Diego

Rogelio A. González

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